Cannibalism in Africa has been documented from prehistory to the 21st century, encompassing prehistoric occurrences in Kenya, sporadic reports of ritual or #survival cannibalism, and instances during #armed #conflicts.
While some historical accounts suggest beliefs in acquiring the deceased's attributes, such practices are complex, often tied to #war, extreme #necessity, or specific #cultural rites
Prehistoric Evidence: The oldest evidence of archaic humans consuming each other dates back 1.45 million years in Kenya.
Contexts: Reported instances have ranged from conflict-driven "war cannibalism" to cases associated with ritual or extreme necessity, particularly in areas like the Congo Basin.
Historical Reports: Throughout colonial and post-colonial periods, cases have been reported in various parts of the African continent.
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